Job Title: Biblical Counselor
Team: Programs
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Lead Case Coordinator
Direct Reports: None
Effective Date: February 2024
Position Summary
The Biblical Counselor is responsible for providing spiritual, mental, relational, and emotional development of Toby’s Place residents. This individual will teach and facilitate spiritual foundation classes and will interact with residents to offer biblically based counseling, prayer support, encouragement, and accountability. Additional responsibility will include developing and undertaking any counseling/therapeutic partnerships within Toby’s Place that will include linking guest to services provided by partner agencies.
Position Qualifications
For Employment with Oliver Gospel
A born-again believer in Jesus Christ being led by God for counsel others
Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith
Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission and Vision Statements
Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco
and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event
Valid South Carolina driver’s license
For the Biblical Counselor
High School diploma or equivalent required
Female born again believer in Jesus Christ
Documented experience and education relating to ministry to women and children
Documented experience in working well with various races, ethnicities, cultures, disabilities and ages
Knowledge of and experience with a variety of tools to be used for effective life transformation
Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor
Knowledge of PC-based software and relevant applications and office equipment
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for the spiritual development of Toby’s Place residents
Provide individual, family, and/or group prayer support
Effectively discern and address areas of trauma in residents
Provide biblically based tools and skills for residents’ inner healing
Document and report session notes in residents’ files
Follow all Mandated Reporting guidelines
Maintain professional boundaries and relationships with staff and residents
Teach and facilitate program classes as needed
Assist with daily operational procedures as assigned
Attend and actively participate in meetings as assigned by the supervisor
Communicate concerns and trends to the supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Make appropriate referrals as needed
Point of contact for therapy/counseling interns
Core Competencies
Strong team player
Strong listening skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Clear understanding and application of organizational structure and communication lines
Clear understanding of poverty and the integration challenges in working with various cultures
Ability to identify areas of brokenness and trauma in others
Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work
Ability to use sound judgment in decision making
Ability to perform all duties with integrity and excellence
Ability to honor confidences and keep confidential information
Ability to model a servant attitude
Mental and Physical Demands
Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
Ability to control emotions while expressing a high degree of compassion
Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another
Ability to participate in travel experiences
Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time
Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees, residents and/or guests
Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and/or outward in performing tasks
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and/or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.